Dated Bits of '90s Tech That Once Felt Futuristic
The 1990s were a decade of fascinating technological innovation, and many of those devices now seem obsolete and outdated.
In the images below, we'll examine technological objects that promised a hyper-connected world, most of which are no longer in use or have evolved into something more advanced.
From 90s cell phones and wired ball mice to LAN gaming rooms, AT&T cordless phones, a very common pencil sharpener, and Radio Shack phones of the era.
In the 1990s, cassette tapes required patience if we wanted to listen to a particular song, while Polaroid cameras printed pictures instantly, but we couldn't select which images we wanted to delete as we can today with cell phones. These images remind us of an era where technological innovations impacted both children and adults.
Two-Way Pager
“My dad's 2-way pager from 1990s. Still works too.”
Internet Modem
“My 56K internet modem from the mid '90s. I still have it and use it as a paperweight.”
Discman & Walkman
“My Discman and Walkman I bought brand new in the '90s. They both still work.”
CD Collection
“My CD collection, mainly from '90s.”
AT&T Cordless Phone
AT&T cordless phone from the early '90s.
Radio Shack Phone
This (functioning) clear Radio Shack phone from the '90s.
Software CDs
Software CDs from the ’90s.
'90s Phone
Phones from the 090s were a lot smaller than they are today.
Floppy Disks
“My son found a box of floppy disks dating back to 1991 at a second hand shop.”
Turbo Button
Having a Turbo button and keyboard lock on your PC in the '90s.
Hair Dryer
Hair dryer from the '90s.
Old Cassette Holder
“Found my old cassette holder from the '90s.”
VHS Tapes
“Excited to get my hands on these '90s Ren and Stimpy VHS tapes.”
Portable Fax Machine
Early '90s Mitsubishi portable fax machine.
’90s Animatronic
“Disassembling a small animatronic from the '90s and found Disney brand D-cell batteries.”
'90s Pencil Sharpener
A very common pencil sharpener in the '90s.
SEGA Mega Drive Model 1
"A '90s SEGA Mega Drive Model 1. Never seen one so clean."
LAN Gaming Party
'90s LAN gaming party.
Computer Mouse
'90s computer mouse.
'90s Cell Phone
"90s cell phone popped out of insulation while pulling wire today."
